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SECTION I% DESIGN STANDARDS# Local Urban (Existing) 4 j I t BAR + 20'-24'TOTAL WIDTH BAR f DITCH NARIES) DITCH ROW VARIES -1- FUNCTION Local Urban streets comprise the original grid street network found in downtown Batesville and near Lyon College. These streets accommodate a variety of land uses, including small-footprint residential and non-residential uses, as well as large employment and institutional facilities. With block length ranging from 350'—500', the frequency of streets in this grid pattern functions to distribute traffic in a more even fashion than its modern counterparts. Local Urban streets can accommodate higher traffic volumes than their unconnected residential counterparts, based on the frequency of parallel streets that evenly distributes traffic, rather than consolidating it on fewer higher-functioning roads. Most Local Urban streets are narrow (18—24") and are lacking curb and gutter. This allows parking along the street in areas where deep ditches are not in close proximity. Further, these streets demonstrate some low-impact development (LID) qualities by filtering water with plant materials and allowing some permeability prior to entering the storm drain system. Sidewalks occur more frequently west of St. Louis and east of the White River. INTERCONNECTIVITY The grid network and short block lengths should be preserved in order to maintain the functionality of this type of street network. New development seeking a similar treatment should utilize the Local Urban Improved standard and should do so in a similar fashion, with block lengths not exceeding 500'forming an interconnected network of streets. MULTI-MODAL/COMPLETE STREET APPLICABILITY Local Urban street on which bicycle access is desired or encouraged should be demarked by a sharrow in the center of each lane of vehicular travel, indicating that bicycles and automobiles share the road. Refer to the Batesville Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan for appropriate Local Urban streets with this marking, and to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Section 9C.07, for specifications on sharrow placement and frequency. Existing sidewalks should be in good condition and allow access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).